Jellied Eels Are An Acquired Taste in London’s East End - Dining on a Dime

** As of now, G. Kelly is temporarily closed. Call to find out if they're open before you visit! **
In London’s working-class East End, in a neighborhood called Bow, is a shop that has stood since 1939 called G. Kelly. It specializes in a London classic, pie and mash, a much-beloved dish that incorporates a savory pie served with mashed potatoes.
Watch as Peterson tries this dish, historically popular with the blue-collar population, as well as another curious accompaniment: jellied eels. The eels are boiled and then combined with gelatin, and are a traditional food Peterson has never tried before -- watch as he enjoys this very singular dish!
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[@mgsparky8870]

I remember going there on a freezing cold winters day and the pie and mash was like a mothers hug.

[@sundarpichai940]

That woman at 3:20 was easily the most personable Brit you've had on this series to date!

[@tosht2515]

+Michael Re-watch and check out Leanne behind the counter. Smiled and laughed the entire time. Super engaging.

[@CrashMaster]

The old ladies just wanted to eat without paying xD

[@Wealthy_newyorker5741]

Just east end nans 🤣🤣🤣

[@summermorrison5026]

Actually in different cultures it’s normal to try people food...I really think it’s cute a way of socializing If they give you permission or insist themselves lol

[@GuessMyName234]

​@@summermorrison5026I'm British and wouldn't dream of doing that!

[@ChrisMalme]

The original pies served were eel, made with eels from the Thames. Hence the parsley sauce, which was made from parsley, flour and the liquid the eels stewed in. Later, beef and mutton pies became also available, and as eels became more scarse, beef took over as the cheap meat to make pies out of. However the parsley sauce remained.

[@SEFullmetalJake]

Chris Malme very interesting. Thanks :)

[@brettscott8288]

Interesting...

[@TheArtdecovampire]

I think there's a place called Eel pie Island isn't there? There is a music studio called Eel pie as the Who used it, on Quadrophenia.

[@ChrisMalme]

@@TheArtdecovampire Indeed there is. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eel_Pie_Island

[@dandantshm8894]

Never call it gravy mate. It's liquor!!

[@daEdgardoManuel]

First time to try the food here yesterday and ordered the exact same food this guy ordered. My order was taken by the exact same lady in the video as well. I was surprised that the jellied eels didn't taste as bad as it looked, but I definitely understand why it's not for everyone. The pie, mash, and liquor, tasted very comforting - the rich minced beef pie with the light mash and parsley gravy just works really well together. It's the type of food that you wouldn't mind eating again and again.

[@TheArtdecovampire]

It s great to see my indigenous food reviewed by somebody from another culture. If you ever get to Saint Helens, there's another dimension to pie culture. Peas too, but the gravy tends to be beef based. Love this.

[@joedirt3449]

mushy peas! ftw!

[@fasteddie9970]

This is a British tradition Servin eels out the kitchen Lucas showing his body got everyone in here wishin - song composed by G Kelly's cousin, R Kelly

[@tosht2515]

+FAST EDDIE 😂👍 Not bad. Not bad at all.

[@afdhalsoft]

FAST EDDIE Ignition!

[@fasteddie9970]

+Afdal H. *Eelgnition 😉

[@shadyzbabii420]

FAST EDDIE yeahhhhhh, we gotta retire robert kelly. So this rendition of ignition, is here to stay lol

[@Char12403]

Probably not the time to be making R Kelly references :/

[@diyanfonseka]

Its not a good sign when even the people who run the place to like to eat the eels and the ones who do seems kinda crazy hahaha

[@rogercrawford772]

I grew up only a few miles from that pie and mash shop, there used to be two Kelly's in the road but sadly due to a change in the population there's only enough business for obe. Roman Road Saturday market...lots of good stalls back in the day and pie and mash was the thing to have for lunch. You should have had the stewed eels with the pie. Jellied eels are more of a tea time food, I love them and can easily eat a big quantity is one sitting. Vinegar and white pepper along with some good crusty bread, delicious. Respect to you for trying them, think you'll definitely be back for some more pie and mash.

[@ry8246]

When Japanese cooks eel, its so tasty people eat them until Japanese eel is endangered. When English cooks eel, it turns out to be 'fish flavoured jello'.

[@057_nazly7]

RY 82 What are you trying to say? Your point makes no sense whatsoever.

[@ry8246]

its just a subtle way to say English doesn't know how to make good food. which part you don't understand?

[@057_nazly7]

RY 82 England do know how to make good food. It's just that japan had more variety of spices and produce they can use before. Unlike england. Use your common sense.

[@057_nazly7]

RY 82 And it comes down to preferences , really.

[@ry8246]

stop lying to yourself. also, japanese do not use a lot of spices, lol. anyone can make good food with the good ingredient. maybe you should tell me which English food is good, i do enjoy big breakfast which is just a normal breakfast with black pudding lol.

[@tosht2515]

"Imagine fish flavored Jell-O." 😂 I'm definitely going to try jellied eels next time I visit London. 👍

[@Raylufc]

if you have pie&mash try stewed eels

[@Takeawayinataxi]

You will love it. But I can't go near a jellied eel

[@satyr1349]

Dish that put so many people over 50 off eating eels in the UK. Had a hard time trying to convince my parents to try Unagi Kabayaki.

[@DirtySanchezE115]

Neurosis I would eat eel but fuck jellied eels...

[@MrKikoboy]

unagi domburi at the 100+ yr old restaurant at the corner of Nishiki and Kawaramachi in Kyoto is amazing...

[@satyr1349]

Yeah I can only imagine. If there was one place in Japan I could visit It would be Kyoto for all the history, ancient buildings/temples (+ofc food).

[@eclecticreader961]

I have a page bookmarked of an 1886 Cookery Book that contains the recipe for Eel Pie and Jellied Eels.

[@prempatel5121]

love how honest she was

[@uncontrollablelaugh]

Doesn't surprise me that you get the most welcoming British people so far in the east end.

[@petem6354]

Here's a pleasant American guy doing some research into one of old London's most traditional foods, which by the way I was brought up on and adore for a treat, and he goes into the historic Kelly's, and the customers are telling him eels are "disgusting", the woman behind the counter tells him they make her throw up, and even the proprietor says he's a bit 'iffy' about eels. What a way to greet someone publicising eel, pie and mash. Absolutely bizarre, and he'd have to be forgiven for thinking these Brits are pretty weird people.

[@michaelh4227]

Japan: We have the weirdest food! Britain: Hold my jellied eels.

[@corinneanne3096]

Love Lucas and dining on a dime, just wish we could have longer episodes like 1/2 hour ❤️❤️❤️

[@xzseng4524]

the liquor is made from the stock of the eels , thickened with flour and then parsley added

[@adamdudley2590]

The liquor is traditionally the cooking "liquor" from when the eels are boiled, with parsely and flour added for flavour/thickening. If you go to a pie and mash shop which still does it this way and take the meal home, the liquor will set. Also, the pies are normally made using two types of pastry, a rough-puff as mentioned in the video for the crust, but a suet pastry for the base, it would stand up better to the meat juices and liquor. Of course, they do apple or cherry pies, with custard, for afters, which are cooked in the same dishes and the meat pies. Clean ones, of course... Love G.Kelly.

[@labradorgeek]

F Cooke's liquor is eel-based, as one of the founding family did it that way. Joe Cooke, the proprietor there, said they use english parsley (and spanish when they cant get the english), and the bottom crust is suet, and they re-use the trimmings from the top and bottom in it. Also, they got a shop in Essex as well, now, in addition to the east end. Im hoping to go there, one day.

[@Ninja_Cookies]

So I just started watching Westworld and I'm currently at the start of episode 2, and who do I see? Lucas!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes, had to google a bunch of stuff and holy cow Lucas is in Westworld! That's so amazing @_@

[@WilldoesPwns]

My favourite thing to happen on a Wednesday.. What has my life become?

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

G. Kelly looks cleaner than the Cooke pie shop though Cooke has a half-century lead as a local food establishment.

[@MiniatureMasterClass]

The idea of fish flavored Jello makes me wanna wretch.

[@tizianodematteis7071]

I think the reason many Italians like that is because we have some Italian versions of it (usually the eel is fried first and then preserved in vinegar and herbs, but not necessarily) and those are considered delicacies and are often served on Christmas or special occasions.

[@toffeelatte6042]

One of our most popular Pie and Mash shops is called Manze's, which was first opened by Italians.

[@rallypoint1]

Mom and dad are from Italy and they like Manzotin…ewww…the jelly. I could see them eating this!! Me…no way Jose!!!!

[@medgirl17]

Very nice informative video. I can’t wait to try some pie & mash (& possibly jellied eel too) the next time I’m in England! 😄

[@youraveragepotato5954]

yay Lucas I missed u it hasn't been the same!💕

[@lazlow9640]

Kelly's is back open now!

[@PrinceeFang]

British are really funny and friendly people.. I miss going there

[@ShelbyFarrow]

I have an interest in British cuisine and food in general. Being from the U.S. I am wondering why many of the British food recipes didn't make it over to America. My assumption is that our pot pies are kind of related to the meat pies? I believe the British also call them pasties?

[@gandaruvu]

pasty is only specifically for a type of pie from cornwall. And yes, most pies in America are derived from English tradition of putting anything into pie form; including apple pie, the most american food of them all, was english.

[@Dexduzdiz]

Nothing beats a cheeky Pie & Mash from Manze

[@JamesBarisic]

...other than Pie and Mash from G Kelly on the Roman. Get back over the other side of the river! ;)

[@andrewskaggs5998]

Heisenberg at 3:43!

[@pertaterful]

Plz stop blasting music between interviews where I am trying to hear what they are saying.

[@unburningflame]

I'm convinced some people have an alternate set of tastebuds. From the first time i had them as a kid to the last time a few years ago, jellied eels have tasted great to me. I wonder what other people are tasting. Seems the same for oysters too.

[@alfiepiper903]

lucas rocking the middle school geography look

[@j.b.5230]

Dude! You are a living legend for trying that. Maximo Kahunas!

[@clubmate12]

One of my fav in London, so sad it's closed until next year :(((

[@paranoidace1]

Feat. heisenberg

[@shadyzbabii420]

paranoidace1 ♡

[@TheBboyStyle]

paranoidace1 say my name !

[@infoscholar5221]

I'm from the USA, but my family is just about all Irish or Welsh heritage, we always had Malt Vinegar on the table. H&P Brown sauce, too.

[@lahdeedah87]

Mmmmm that pie looked so good! If I am ever in London I'll have to try some jellied eels. They sound nasty! X-D Love trying weird food. This channel is great. When I had cable I'd pretty much only watch the Food Network so this is a great alternative now that I cut my cable. Great videos guys, super appreciate all the hard work and high quality. Please keep them coming! :D

[@eater]

Thanks for watching!

[@travisbull2152]

Sounds great to me!!! Love malt vinegar, pie, and mash

[@EsteffersonTorres]

One day I would like to visit London and taste Jellied Eels, just because of Dishonored!

[@BBsin]

3:35 person at window "you better not spit it out Lucus"

[@RayfilWong]

Lucas best at describing taste

[@baritonebynight]

I tried the jellied eels the last time I was in London...they really weren't bad!

[@OGMehrin]

I've never been to a pie and mash shop and i have lived in Britain for nearly 20 years

[@eater]

Get your life!

[@7236399]

chile makes conger eel soup, or "caldillo de congrio" which is monumentally delicious.

[@MrDonpabloeldiablo]

Lookin forward to it re opening , used to go reguarly with the family on a sunday before doing other things

[@joyjoyoo]

Love her.

[@mako4874]

when food is described as "utalitarian"....i aint goin there... "hmm this pie is crispy- warm, utalitarian-ish- a touch only though..."

[@meeldasaleh1845]

oh Gosh i love this guy

[@ranjuraviranju]

Lucas, your ears are glowing :D

[@nigelhamilton815]

"Up best jazz music"? SKA surely?? Lol😂

[@skkyead4794]

Big up my pie and mash shop

[@me951129]

Fantastic host!

[@eugeniasyro7315]

Why are his ears orange? Glowing! I love the eels.

[@Larryloafer488]

A much more genuine appraisal compared to Nicks Mince on Toast debacle..

[@eugeniasyro7315]

Looks so good!

[@peterhamilton2695]

Lovely

[@grahamkitchen6650]

Traditional pie 'n' mash with parsley liquor and jellied eels , lovely Jubbly. It's what the good old Richardsons and kray twins filled their bellies with before a full day of demanding money with menaces.

[@thomasconboy4636]

There been few u tuber doing a bit on Kelly pie and mash

[@jojoleong1]

jellied eels seem exotic

[@smschock]

I want to go out to eat with Lucas!

[@dinh820]

Sandra Sampson don't we all! 😍😋

[@grantnoveloso2465]

I watched an episode like this in munchies. Not sure if its the same store though. I really want to try them.

[@Mojames1984]

Took that eel like a champ

[@bmurray1986able]

Anyone saying the flavours intense means that they politely think it's awful

[@toffeelatte6042]

Pie, Mash and Liquor is amazing. More people need to stop judging how it looks it tastes great. It's not the culinary experience of your lifetime, but it's good, comfort food. And well done with the chilli vinegar man did it properly. The only thing you're missing is a bottle of sarsiparilla. Eels though - nah not for me. Stewed eels aren't bad and they're very tender, but jellied eels are a no. I don't like cold cooked fish that much as it is (except prawns).

[@bowiefernandes92]

When I eat any pai I like to put alot of gravy

[@yesitsvish]

damn it now i'm hungry.

[@cafezo87934]

Lucas 😻

[@andyzhang4627]

Next time try some BBC. I've heard it's delicious

[@worsthereverwas]

Andy Zhang its defo a mouth full

[@RedboRF]

a BBC? really? BBC?

[@eater]

Hmm.

[@shakey215]

Bacon Brie and Cranberry is delicious. One of my favourite toasties.

[@vollsticks]

Topkek. Seriously though it's really nice, and I heartily dislike brie usually.

[@user-vi2uf7vc3j]

Anytime somebody says something is a required taste that means it sucks

[@adamseidel9780]

Well I do love pickled herring…

[@abbasakbar6597]

The thumbnails for the videos with lucas should just be lucas's face so I know to click on it

[@ChoobChoob]

G Kelly's is open again.

[@SouthendersTTV]

Pie, mash & liquor!

[@Teddydoctor666]

The original fast food from London

[@pkendall99]

3:43 is that Walter White hating on eel? :-)

[@fantastichound]

A whole river packed with eels, they new back then quite well nazis will never defeated them. Bravo.

[@TwisterMw]

To me jellied eels taste like a chewy fish and I do think the jelly really makes it must have white pepper and vinegar

[@Zooumberg]

I had jellied eels a few years ago in Blackpool. Never again.

[@jaz0424]

I wonder why Italians love them?

[@Geeno93]

jaz0424 K I guess it's because here in Italy eel dishes are traditionally prepared during the Christmas holidays

[@jaz0424]

Venth 05 thank you very much

[@Geeno93]

jaz0424 K You're welcome! :)

[@acrophobe]

the sacrifices Lucas makes for us. He's basically Jesus Christ.

[@eriksmith5740]

So jellied eels is just cooked cooled eels

[@randyhendrix5375]

Jellied eels. Good Lord.

[@Talhaaakhan]

lucas can make the worst looking/tasting foods actually look great

[@thorangelodelacruz2361]

is there an episode where lucas finishes his plate?

[@rayhananthaaa]

Best moment 3:37 - 3:45

[@mingyuhuang8944]

UK really the country that hides up when the class tells it its time for a "National cuisine show and tell" 😂😭

[@jblvxk]

This is the podjah and this is tha Iickahh

[@babalee9291]

jellied eel vs unagi? def unagi but big props for having ska on the vid rudeboy!

[@owenhan4748]

4:35

[@afafjuma6614]

Thats one funny episode😂😂

[@noodleman5916]

WHATS WALTER WHITE DOING THERE? Is that restaurant a front?

[@strange7s545]

Mate that guy from breaking bad was eating there

[@wanderer10k]

Haha. I think he's being polite. I'd recommend PieMinster to get a more up to date version of this type of food.

[@fenradast3577]

Even with NBC never.

[@KOLN555]

Fish flavored jello... so it's lutefisk?

[@midnightmover2329]

This oh so working class.

[@djdoolittle1315]

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